About Family and Consumer Sciences
The Defiance County Family and Consumer Sciences programming focuses on building Healthy People, Healthy Finances, and Healthy Relationships. We help people keep healthy through good nutrition and food safety, use their money wisely, and balance the demands of life and work. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach. We provide accessible and reliable research-based information to help people help themselves.
County Family and Consumer Sciences News
Bi-weekly Radio Program
Our Defiance County Family and Consumer Educator, Barbara Rohrs, can be heard on a bi-weekly radio program on WONW 1280 AM with Rusty Hoops at 8:45am on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Topics covered include upcoming program information, and consumer information based on questions received in the office.
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Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868.